As TV Squad explains, this delightful segment is the first of three music videos shown during the second season of The Drew Carey Show (1995-2004)--and it’s my favorite, by far. In it, Carey comes off as somebody willing to make fun of himself, but not without artistic ambitions. I am particularly happy to be reminded here of Katy Selverstone, who for a time played Carey’s thoroughly delightful--and too-good-for-him--girlfriend, Lisa Robbins. (She’s the seductive brunette with whom he dances, midway through the video, after pitching paychecks over his shoulder.)

A portion of this video (based around The Vogues’ song “Five O’Clock World”) was used behind the opening credits of The Drew Carey Show during season two, before being replaced by a segment built around the more in-your-face song “Cleveland Rocks” (originally sung by Ian Hunter).

So I ask again: Drew, are you sure it’s necessary to bury yourself in The Price Is Right?

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